Turks and Caicos Islands Life Expectancy
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Turks and Caicos Islands's life expectancy was 78.1 in 2025, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Turks and Caicos Islands's life expectancy stood at 78.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.1 by 2025. Turks and Caicos Islands ranked 61st globally.
Life expectancy in the Turks and Caicos Islands has risen markedly over the 65‑year span from 56.29 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 78.09 in 2025, placing the territory 61st in the global ranking. The increase of 21.80 years reflects sustained improvements in health services, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions, mirroring advances seen in peer nations such as China, which recorded 78.13 in the same year, and Saudi Arabia with 78.03. While the early figure of 56.29 positioned the islands well below regional averages, the recent level of 78.09 approaches the upper‑middle tier of life expectancy worldwide and exceeds the 1970s regional troughs by more than two decades. Continued investment in preventive care, chronic disease management, and health infrastructure is likely to sustain the upward trajectory, although demographic ageing and potential climate‑related health risks could moderate future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 78.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 78.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.1 | +0.1 | #61 |
| 2023 | 78.0 | +0.1 | #68 |
| 2022 | 77.9 | +0.7 | #59 |
| 2021 | 77.2 | −0.3 | #56 |
| 2020 | 77.5 | −0.2 | #62 |
| 2019 | 77.7 | +0.1 | #66 |
| 2018 | 77.6 | +0.1 | #66 |
| 2017 | 77.5 | +0.1 | #64 |
| 2016 | 77.4 | +0.1 | #64 |
| 2015 | 77.3 | +0.1 | #64 |
| 2014 | 77.2 | +0.1 | #63 |
| 2013 | 77.1 | +0.1 | #64 |
| 2012 | 77.0 | +0.1 | #63 |
| 2011 | 76.9 | +0.1 | #61 |
| 2010 | 76.8 | +0.1 | #59 |
Analysis
Turks and Caicos Islands's life expectancy was 78.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 78.1 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turks and Caicos Islands's life expectancy was 78.1 in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Turks and Caicos Islands's life expectancy peaked at 78.1 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Turks and Caicos Islands was 56.3 in 1960.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 61st globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turks and Caicos Islands's life expectancy is projected to reach 78.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Turks and Caicos Islands in 2025 was 78.1. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turks-and-caicos-islands_life-expectancy,
title = {Turks and Caicos Islands Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turks-and-caicos-islands/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}